Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- York Castle Museum
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Garrison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham School
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Jubbergate
- Viking Coins
- The Mansion House
- The Council of Arles